Hiking, nature, running and other outdoor events in and around Colorado Springs.
Desert Reef. It’s an oxymoron. And it’s the perfect name for the 36-by-50-foot pool on the barren outskirts of Florence, a town that, to outsi…
Four years ago, the nonprofit Rocky Mountain Field Institute launched an effort to heal a 14,000-foot mountain.
Fundraising, nonprofit and other community events in and around Colorado Springs.
“Happy Birthday, ADA,” was the song of the day as The Independence Center celebrated veterans with disabilities July 26 at Hotel Elegante.
Shrimp Boil time was a hit again, for the ninth year.
For all of President Donald Trump’s success with white evangelicals, he has fared poorly with most black Protestants.
Water sports are a big hit at summer camp, giving land-locked kids a chance to experience the beauty and thrill of being on the water.
Religion-themed events in and around Colorado Springs.
Serendipity is the word that comes to mind when describing our seven-day hike along the wild, undeveloped northwest coast of Galicia, Spain. A…
Book signings, discussion and other literary events in and around Colorado Springs.
You’ve probably noticed how early our favorite Colorado crops have been showing up in markets this summer.
A scientist’s hybrid seed and Olathe's warm days and cool nights have yielded ears of corn that are tender and juicy, the kernels a buttery ye…
Music, activities and events at the 2018 Colorado State Fair in Pueblo.
Cats, dogs, pet adoption and other pet events in and around Colorado Springs.
Most people who vacation on Cape Cod come home with a shark snow globe, cranberry-scented soap or the like.
When you think of fall color in the landscape, you likely envision the vibrant reds, oranges and golds of foliage. The more discriminating eye…
Dear Ken: Our son has a three-bedroom house and is running out of room for his growing family. How difficult would it be to dig a basement in …
Even if you’re a longtime music fan, the name Terry Woodford might not ring a bell. But artists with whom he worked as a songwriter, producer …
HERSHEY, Penn. • Nora Palmer toils happily in breezy Hershey Gardens, a playground of roses, herbs, old trees and leafy spaces that welcomes, …
Urban gardening tips from two Colorado Springs backyard farmers. The best advice Kellie Dodson has for those who want to start a backyard gard…
Looking for farm-fresh produce? Here's a list of Colorado Springs area farmers markets.
Sometimes the smallest steps in life yield the biggest impacts.
For my first rodeo and country concert, I would settle for nothing but the best.
A new apartment building is in town, and the Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Institute will hold the first event there, a rooftop film screening.